PECULIARITIES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN THE FIELD OF FORENSIC SCIENCE ACTIVITIES (BY THE EXAMPLE OF THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE OF UKRAINE)

Author establishes the main function forms of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine in the management of forensic science activities (general and specialized) and differentiated the directions of improving expert justice provision on the basis of normative legal act analysis, scientific publications, statistical data. One of the most important areas for improving forensic science is the effectiveness increase of public administration. Multidimensionality and magnitude of this issue determined the need for its comprehensive study taking into account the multidimensional nature of scientific research. Performance estimate of public administration in Ukraine and identifying directions for its enhancement is a topical research issue requiring solution. Overcoming problems of scientific management optimization of the infrastructure of forensic activities, ensuring practical implementation of its legal and methodological bases is important in management improving of this activity type. In order to solve these problems, the following are necessary: organizational forms optimization of management by state bodies of forensic science institutions and nongovernment expert structures; unification of the scientific, methodological and information base of forensic science institutions, research work management and coordination in the field of forensic science; improving methodology and procedures for the certification of professional forensic experts; organizing basic training for specialists in the field of forensic activities of humanitarian, natural and technical profiles; improving the methodological and preventive work of forensic science institutions and optimizing use of forensic science by investigators and courts.